CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, lower back (no contrast)

Facility: Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital

Billing Code: 72148 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72148
Insurance Median: $347
Cash Discount Price: $796
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, lower back (no contrast) at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital is $347. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $796. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 680 Center Street, Brockton, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$796

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$347

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$243.77

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $243.77 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $796 (327%)

Insurance Median: $347 (142%)

Cash: $796 (327% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $347 (142% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $243.77 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Cigna	$81	33%
Aetna	$213	87%
Fallon	$281 - $352	115%
Humana	$287	118%
Tufts Health Plan	$287	118%
Allways Health Partners	$293	120%
Commonwealth Care Alliance	$344	141%
Senior Whole Health	$350	144%
UnitedHealthcare	$372	153%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$583	239%
Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare	$631	259%
Unicare	$940	386%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $796.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72148.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72148.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.